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Nicolas Autret

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Partner at Walden Catalyst

Paris, France

Writes $550K checks

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About

Nicolas Autret, a 23‑year European deep‑tech investor who co-authors European Deep Tech Reports, focuses on robotics, AI and semiconductors and advocates change to close Europe's late‑stage funding gap (70% foreign).

Contact· published on Nicolas's own website

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechDigital HealthHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationRoboticsSemiconductors

Experience

  1. Walden Catalyst VenturesPartnercurrent2021 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
  2. ANYboticsMember of the Boardcurrent2023 — present
  3. GradiumPrivate Investorcurrent2025 — present
  4. Flexion RoboticsPrivate Investorcurrent2025 — present
  5. DeepJudgePrivate Investorcurrent2024 — present
  6. The Exploration CompanyPrivate Investorcurrent2024 — present
  7. QoveryPrivate Investorcurrent2023 — present
  8. DeepLPrivate Investorcurrent2022 — present
  9. AQEMIAPrivate Investorcurrent2022 — present
  10. OnaPrivate Investorcurrent2022 — present
  11. European Deep Tech ReportCo Authorcurrent2022 — present
  12. MusicGurusPrivate Investorcurrent2015 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  13. Ada HealthMember of the Board2020 — 2021
  14. sentianceMember of the Board2018 — 2021Antwerp Area, Belgium
  15. GraphcoreMember of the Board2018 — 2021Bristol, United Kingdom
  16. aiMotiveMember of the Board2018 — 2021
  17. Samsung Catalyst FundManaging Director2018 — 2021Paris Area, France
  18. Innoviz TechnologiesInvestor2017 — 2021
  19. SOPHiA GENETICSMember of the Board2017 — 2018Lausanne Area, Switzerland
  20. PROPHESEEMember of the Board2016 — 2018Région de Paris, France
  21. 360 CapitalPartner2016 — 2018Paris
  22. TwengaChief Revenue Officer2014 — 2016Paris
  23. mydecoMember of the Board2011 — 2014London, United Kingdom
  24. Sofinnova PartnersVenture Partner2009 — 2014Paris Area, France
  25. LeGuide.comVP Business Development2013 — 2014Paris Area, France
  26. OdooMember of the Board2010 — 2014Brussels Area, Belgium
  27. Twenga SolutionsMember of the Board2012Paris Area, France
  28. Bank of AmericaSummer Associate, M&A Advisory, TMT Team2008
  29. France Telecom North AmericaManager, Corporate Development & Strategy2007
  30. France Telecom North AmericaAssociate Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy2006 — 2007
  31. France Telecom North AmericaAssociate, Corporate Development & Strategy2004 — 2005
  32. ATDC Seed Capital FundAnalyst2003 — 2004

Skills & more

Venture Capital58Start-ups17Entrepreneurship30Strategy48Business Strategy42Financial Modeling8Mergers3Due Diligence11Business Planning6Corporate Finance3Corporate Development14Business Development23
+8 moreProduct MarketingManagement ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsTelecommunicationsStrategic PlanningStrategic PartnershipsChange ManagementMarketing Strategy

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Investments

Investor

AnyboticsInnoviz Technologiesmydeco

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Colleagues at Walden Catalyst

Amandine Rouillard
Global Marketing & Operations Director at Walden Catalyst
Andrew Kau
Partner at Walden Catalyst
Francis Ho
Partner at Walden Catalyst
Harriet Hamblin
Vice President, London at Northzone
Lip-Bu Tan
Founding Managing Partner at Celesta Capital
Roni Hefetz
Partner at Walden Catalyst
Shankar Chandran
Partner at Walden Catalyst
Teresa Smith
Chief Financial Officer at Walden Catalyst

Network2

Andrew Kau
Partner at Walden Catalyst
Francis Ho
Partner at Walden Catalyst

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nicolas Autret?
Nicolas Autret, a 23‑year European deep‑tech investor who co-authors European Deep Tech Reports, focuses on robotics, AI and semiconductors and advocates change to close Europe's late‑stage funding gap (70% foreign).
Where does Nicolas Autret work?
Nicolas Autret is Partner at Walden Catalyst.
What does Nicolas Autret invest in?
Nicolas Autret invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Hardware, IoT, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Semiconductors.
What check size does Nicolas Autret write?
Nicolas Autret typically writes checks of $550K.
What companies has Nicolas Autret invested in?
Investments tracked here include Anybotics, Innoviz Technologies, mydeco.
Where did Nicolas Autret go to school?
Nicolas Autret studied at INSEAD (MBA, Class of December 2008); Georgia Institute of Technology (Master, Electrical Engineering); CentraleSupélec (Master, Electrical Engineering).

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